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T353 JKU

1999 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,803 mi
Last recorded49,803 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha V Max15,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT353 JKU
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 49,803 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 49,761 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 48,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,440 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 45,165 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 45,165 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

Stop lamp not working controle 1 (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working controle 2 (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear mud gaurds not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,854 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,877 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 40,798 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,516 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,029 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 35,017 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,806 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,670 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha V Max?

Based on 5,093 MOT tests across 454 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
516
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
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T353 JKU is a 1999 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 15,307 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha V Max fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T353 JKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha V Max typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha V Max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T353 JKU registered?

T353 JKU is a 1999 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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